Iowa Radio Reading Information Serv For the Blind & Prt Hdcpd Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered in 1987, with $114,004 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$114K
▲ 4.1% vs prior year
Diseases median: $206K
Expenses (FY2024)
$181K
Net assets
$130K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Iowa Radio Reading Information Serv For the Blind & Prt Hdcpd Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Iowa Radio Reading Information Serv For the Blind & Prt Hdcpd Inc: 9 mo reserves · -59% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Iowa Radio Reading Information Serv For the Blind & Prt Hdcpd Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Iowa Radio Reading Information Serv For the Blind & Prt Hdcpd Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $138K (FY2018) to $114K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-58.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$139K
Total liabilities
$9,196
Net assets
$130K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $114,004▲4.1% | $180,824▲1.4% | $130,265▼33.9% | $139,461▼31.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $109,549▼50.2% | $178,267▼5.8% | $197,085▼25.9% | $204,741▼25.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $220,130▲104% | $189,299▲20.5% | $265,803▲13.1% | $273,154▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $107,676▼28.5% | $157,140▼0.3% | $234,972▼17.4% | $243,047▼17.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $150,646▲4.9% | $157,602▼6.2% | $284,436▼2.4% | $293,264▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $143,622▲4.1% | $168,000▼3.5% | $291,392▼4.6% | $301,790▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $137,935 | $174,018 | $305,322 | $312,991 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
10 grants to Iowa Radio Reading Information Serv For the Blind & Prt Hdcpd Inc totaling $151K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2024 | $67,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2024 | $10,200 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Iris access 2023 | 2023 | $11,271 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Control room | 2019 | $4,014 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2018 | $33,082 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | Support the free daily reading aloud of the des moines register on the iris network | 2018 | $5,200 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Iris printer. | 2017 | $5,724 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Iris technology upgrade | 2016 | $3,073 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Iris automation 2015 | 2014 | $2,500 |
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Data for Iowa Radio Reading Information Serv For the Blind & Prt Hdcpd Inc (EIN 42-1298155) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.